A 55-year-old Australian man has released what he calls “undeniable proof” that he is the secret love child of King Charles and Queen Camilla, adding fresh fuel to his years-long campaign to be recognized as a royal heir.
Simon Dorante-Day, who was born in the UK but now lives in Queensland, Australia, has captivated royal watchers with his extraordinary claim that he was conceived in 1966 when Charles was just 17 and Camilla 18 – decades before their eventual marriage and long before Charles wed Princess Diana.
In his latest attempt to validate his royal lineage, Dorante-Day has shared another compelling side-by-side photo comparison featuring younger versions of himself alongside Charles and Camilla. The images have sent royal conspiracy theorists into a frenzy, with many supporters pointing out striking facial similarities.
“The resemblance is uncanny,” wrote one commenter on Dorante-Day’s Facebook post. “You look so much like Duchess of Cornwall, and your son got Queen’s look and Prince Charles’ ears. I pray to God may you find answers to your search as quickly as possible.”
Another supporter noted specific facial features that appear to match: “My goodness, and now I notice Charles’ teeth and the extended vertical dimples on your cheeks either side of your mouth, and your bottom lip is suspiciously like Camilla’s. And so it goes on…”
Dorante-Day’s royal parentage claims aren’t new, but his persistence has garnered international attention. The British-born Australian says he was adopted by a family from Portsmouth with supposed connections to the Royal Family, and that his adoptive grandmother actually worked for the Queen.
Most significantly, Dorante-Day claims this grandmother made a startling deathbed confession – revealing that he was, in fact, the biological son of Charles and Camilla, conceived during their rumored early relationship before Charles met Diana.
This timeline contradicts the official royal narrative, which maintains that Charles and Camilla first met at a polo match in 1970 – four years after Dorante-Day’s birth.
Over the past several months, Dorante-Day has methodically released a series of photographic “evidence” to support his claims. In one particularly buzzworthy post, he shared childhood photos of himself alongside images of Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Charles.
In another viral comparison, Dorante-Day juxtaposed a black-and-white photo of a young Queen Elizabeth with his teenage son Liam, suggesting the royal genes had passed to the next generation. He’s even compared himself to the late Prince Philip, highlighting what he considers to be unmistakable similarities.
While official royal sources have never acknowledged Dorante-Day’s claims, his social media following continues to grow. Supporters regularly send him new comparison photos and theories, turning his quest into what he describes as “an Agatha Christie novel” where amateur sleuths search for clues.
“There are so many people invested in my story now and helping me, it’s really amazing,” Dorante-Day told 7NEWS.com.au. “But at the end of the day, it would be really nice to wake up in the morning and not have to look for evidence and keep defending it.”
Some supporters remain skeptical about his chances of official recognition. As one commenter noted: “I seriously doubt you will ever get the DNA test done. The royal family will stonewall and never allow for it to happen. This may change once William is king.”
Despite the apparent public interest, legal experts suggest Dorante-Day faces nearly insurmountable obstacles in his quest for recognition. The protocols surrounding the Royal Family make it extremely unlikely he would ever be granted the DNA test he seeks.
Nevertheless, Dorante-Day remains undeterred. Each new photo comparison and supportive comment appears to fuel his determination to be acknowledged as the son of Britain’s reigning monarch.
Whether this extraordinary claim will ever receive official attention remains to be seen, but Dorante-Day has certainly succeeded in creating one of the most persistent and talked-about royal conspiracy theories of modern times.
For now, Buckingham Palace maintains its traditional silence on such claims, while Simon Dorante-Day continues his quest to prove what would be, if true, one of the biggest royal secrets in history.